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The renowned Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute is coming to Australia in October 2010.

Admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 09:13:00 GMT

Offering equine or canine acupressure introductory & advanced courses & practitioner certification, this is an opportunity not to be missed if you are an Australian horse or dog owner or practitioner.

More course and location details can be found here

Is your bad posture hurting your horse? A recent study showed

Admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 21:10:22 GMT

3/4qtrs of horses had back problems directly affected by the riders position. This is one of the first studies to acknowledge the impact that riding has on back problems in horses. It highlights the need for good balanced riders and aware teachers to help protect horses.

Read Study Abstract here

Ricky the Special Needs Monkey

Admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 18:35:00 GMT

17 yr old, reiki and massage patient,Ricky has sadly died. A facebook group has been set up in his memory

"Upset Casey Howse, who has volunteered at the zoo for the past five years and helped look after Ricky ...
Mrs Howse practises reiki and massage therapy and used both practices on Ricky. She felt "very privileged" to have been part of his life. "

Read the full story here

Junk food killing pet cats and dogs

Admin — Sat, 01 May 2010 02:43:47 GMT

“The junk food and poor eating habits affecting humans is also killing their four-legged pals, say veterinary surgeons and experts.

Allergies and obesity are reducing the life expectancy of Lassies and Mittens nourished worldwide on industrial foodstuffs, said Gerard Lippert, a Belgian acupuncturist for animals who has just completed a study on the diets of 600 dead dogs.

“Pets, like humans, are victims of junk food,” he told.

Of the 600 furry corpses he examined “those fed on processed foods died three years earlier than those fed on food made in the home.”

Read full story Khaleejtimes.com

Vet Schools Open to Integrative Medicine

Admin — Sat, 01 May 2010 02:27:16 GMT

Shawn Messonnier, DVM, a well know alternative medicine and holistic vet, recently gave a lecture to veterinary students at Texas A&M university. He focused on homeopathy and homotoxicology for animals.

“While they are not opposed to using conventional medications when necessary, it was exciting to see that they were open-minded enough to appreciate the limitations of conventional medicine and be willing to use natural therapies that can offer deeper healing for their patients. Additionally, I’m excited to see that the veterinary school is starting to respond to their demands and may soon offer an elective course (which I hope to team teach) for students interested in learning about integrative medicine….I’m amazed at just how much proof is really in the literature, and equally amazed as skeptics continue to deny that such proof exists.” said Messonnier.

Read the full article at basilandspice.com

The Secret to Dog Potty Training in One Easy Step

Admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:40:21 GMT

One of the biggest problems people have with the dog potty training of indoor puppies is thinking too much about what it means to them (ie the mess to be cleared up) and not enough about where the puppy is coming from.

Learn more about dog potty training

The Most Efficient Home Remedies for Killing Fleas

Admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:13:19 GMT

There are various home remedies for killing fleas, some good, some bad, some indifferent. But most of them, including those you buy from your veterinarian, are highly toxic and do far more harm than good….So what does that mean for your dog?

Read more about home remedies for killing fleas

The Best Cat Food for the Healthiest Cat

Admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:07:53 GMT

Most people think that the best cat food they can buy is the most expensive commercial cat food, often those sold at veterinarians, or in little individual packets.

Then they wonder why their cat seems to be hungry all the time.
In this article, I want to take you on a journey, perhaps a journey of discovery. It may not read as the most pleasant journey you have been on, but it may be the most informative one.

Natural homeopathic remedies & treatment for cats with arthritis

Admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:57:20 GMT

It is very sad to see your cat suffer from arthritis. The good news is that lots of cat owners achieve positive results using natural homeopathic remedies as treatment to help relieve their cat’s arthritic pain

Read the Top 5 tips for cat owners looking for natural homeopathic remedy treatment for cats with arthritis here .

Easy to resolve dog health problems

Admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:53:37 GMT

“Puppies are generally a delight to have around. As long as you can cope with the chewing up of garments and expensive items, the huge energy and the occasional soiling as they become potty trained. But that’s a small price to pay for the enthusiasm for life they have, for the fun that infectiously oozes from them.

You love him. He loves you. All is well with the world. Until he falls sick.”

Read more about resolving dog health problems

Six Reasons Your Cat Vomits

Admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:48:08 GMT

Read about the six reasons your cat vomits and what you can do.

Pet Allergies Are a Sign Your Pet’s Immune System is Struggling

Admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:40:47 GMT

What is the cause of pet allergies? Once you know this, the treatment is easy. But, if you don’t know the cause, then the treatment is, at best a band aid, at worse, will further deteriorate your pet’s immune system.

Read more about you pet’s allergies and their immune system

Natural homeopathic remedies & treatment for dogs with arthritis

Admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:34:49 GMT

“Seeing your dog suffer from arthritis is very distressing. The good news is that lots of dog owners achieve positive results using natural homeopathic remedies as treatment to help relieve their dog’s arthritic pain….

Read the Top 5 tips for dog owners looking for natural homeopathic remedy treatment for dogs with arthritis here .

Is Raw Cat Food Safe?

Admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:27:43 GMT

There is some concern about whether raw cat food is safe. Some feel that raw meat may contain salmonella, toxoplasmosis or another equally troublesome bacteria or parasite. And that the only way to be certain that your cat does not get these potentially fatal diseases is to cook the meat.

How Much Does Dog Diabetes Cost?

Admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:24:58 GMT

If your dog has diabetes, you may be concerned, not only with how your dog feels, but also with how much treating dog diabetes costs.

The one thing I can assure you, is if you stay with mainstream veterinary care, it is likely to cost you several arms and legs.

Read more about the cost of dog diabetes